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An opportunity for Arizona arises as lawmakers and Trump revisit NAFTA, officials say

Arizona should view President Donald Trump's opening of a 90-day consultation before renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) as an “opportunity,” United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer recently said.

Leadership professional outlines ways to manage time wisely

An Arizona professional recently provided four steps in achieving successful time-management skills at the April Professional Women’s Alliance Luncheon.

Flancer’s Gourmet Grub raises over $30,000 for charities

Flancer’s Gourmet Grub recently raised over $30,000 to help three charities in need.

Ma'am Exams to host grand opening for Gilbert location

Ma’am Exams, specializing in women’s care and concerns, will host a grand opening at its new Gilbert location.

MCCD to use new educational resource program

The Maricopa Community College District (MCCD) Purchasing Department will begin utilizing the Open Educational Resources (OER) program.

ABC15 newscasters discuss buying vs. renting

In a recent video displayed by MSN, ABC15 Arizona newscasters Dan Spindle and Kim Tobin discussed whether buying a home or renting a home is better in the current market. 

Greater Phoenix Economic Council campaign focuses on internet of things

The Arizona Association for Economic Development recently posted an article on its website about the efforts the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) and it plans for the Phoenix area. 

Pima Animal Care Center director to aid in national no-kill shelter initiative

Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) Director of Operations Jose Ocano has been selected by the Best Friends Animal Society to become part of a national effort to help shelters become no-kill facilities by 2025.

U.S. Healthy Communities Grant Program aims to cut health risks

The Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers (AACHC) recently said that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a Healthy Communities Grant Program that was formed to work with communities to decrease environmental risks and advance the health of humans and overall quality of life. 

Green Valley Justice Court puts out call for volunteers

Green Valley Justice Court is seeking volunteers for mediation conferences in civil suits, a release on the Pima County website said.

McGee outlines Senate goals at Phoenix chamber panel meeting

State Sen. Kate Brophy McGee (R-Phoenix) said she has been diligently working in the legislature to advance education in the state and to be a leader for her District 28 residents at a recent Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Committee meeting.

Arizona Realtor Party has new director

Charles Siler was recently named Arizona Realtor Party director, the Arizona Association of Realtors said on its website.

Ceremony to dedicate memorial to young shooting victim

Pima County officials will hold a ceremony at 1 p.m. April 2 to dedicate a memorial at the Christina-Taylor Green Memorial River Park, along the Canada del Oro section of The Loop between Thornydale and Magee roads.

Pima Animal Care Center holding pet sale to celebrate construction of new facility

Pima Animal Care Center is holding a weeklong Construction Sale through March 31.

Connect2Compete connects 260,000 low-income people to internet

The Tucson Chamber of Commerce recently announced that Cox Communications's Connect2Compete initiative has now provided internet connections and access to other digital technologies to 260,000 low-income people. 

Realtors need to be aware of standard of care, lawyer says

Nikki Salgat, associate counsel to the Arizona Association of Realtors, recently posted a blog discussing the standard of care regarding real estate professionals.

Arizona chamber, Tucson Hispanic chamber back Ducey's education budget plan

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce said in a recent letter posted on the Arizona Chamber of Commerce website that they support Gov. Doug Ducey’s proposed K-12 education budget.

Zoned Properties to use funds from land sale to improve Medical Marijuana Business Park in Tempe

Zoned Properties Inc., a Scottsdale-based real estate development firm, said in a release that it has sold property it owns in Tempe for $2.125 million and plans to use profits to go toward expanding its Medical Marijuana Business Park in Tempe.

Arizona chamber CEO urges making NAFTA better

Glenn Hamer, CEO and president of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently said it is time to see the 23-year-old NAFTA agreement “modernized and made better.”

Chamber CEO critical of Tucson school board in superintendent's resignation

Tucson Metro Chamber President and CEO Michael Varney recently released a letter in which he called the decision by the Tucson Unified School District Board to accept the resignation of Superintendent H.T. Sanchez  regrettable.